Yoshikawa, Saitama
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Yoshikawa (吉川市 Yoshikawa-shi) is a city located in Saitama, Japan.
As of 2003, the city has an estimated population of 58,711 and the density of 1,856.77 persons per km². The total area is 31.62 km².
The city incorporated as a city on April 1, 1996. The area was previously Yoshikawa-machi, but population increase necessitated the change to 'shi' (city)
It is approximately, 20 km NW of Tokyo and bordered on both sides by 2 small rivers; Edogawa to the west and Nakagawa to the east. Due to this location, Yoshikawa is known for its high-quality river eel production or 'unagi'. Its main industries are farming and retail.
Travel: Yoshikawa is serviced by the JR Musashino train line and the nearby Misato Junction provides access to the nation's tollways.
[edit] External links
- Yoshikawa official website in Japanese
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